News
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Reopening of changing rooms
Reopening of changing rooms we are pleased to announce the reopening of the changing rooms on a strictly controlled basis. The requirements from members using them are as follows 1. the ladies will be restricted to 3 persons at a time 2. the gents will be restricted to 6 persons at a time. Please ensure this is not exceeded 3. Face covering must be used by all
Published 00:00 on 24 Oct 2020
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Skiff & 29er Overall Results
After a very wet Saturday which Howard's race team managed to pull off four back to back races with minimal waiting time between starts, sailors set out for a slightly drier three races today. Congratulations to Danny for his first place, with local 29-er duo Ed and Seb also taking first in their fleet. Full results are below. The event also concluded this year's "Scottish" travellers series of the Skiffs with results
Published 12:34 on 4 Oct 2020
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Happy Days - Laser Coaching
We are planning a series of Laser Coaching Days in October and November. Richard Benson, one of the best Laser Coaches in the North East, will be joining us for socially distanced coaching, open to members (£13) and non-members (£18). Sessions will only happen if the weather is right, and we will make a decision ahead of the time - please let David Shilling know if you are planning to attend so that
Published 20:43 on 18 Sep 2020
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Skiff and 29er Open
We are delighted to announce that Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club will host the part of the Scottish Skiff Series and the Northern 29er Circuit on the 3rd and 4th October. Entry is strictly in advance and subject to potential restriction in numbers to comply with social distancing requirements. Online entry is now open.
Published 10:35 on 5 Sep 2020
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Visitor Sailing and Camping
We are now in a position to allow Day Sailing (Windsurfing, Boarding and Kayaking) for Non-Members. Anyone attending the club will need to follow the current guidance for social distancing. To minimise the need to handle money and paperwork - visitors are asked to pre-pay for their day sailing using the links on the Day Sailing Page We have also added an option for members to book camping for their
Published 15:23 on 21 Aug 2020
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For Sale - Classified Ads
We are delighted to announce that we now are able to offer members the ability to advertise boats, boards and sailing related equipment for sale on the club website. To advertise: Go to My Classifieds in the Member Portal and complete the information. Advertisers can upload their own pictures. The site allows the seller to be contacted without needing to publically display a telephone number or email address.
Published 14:00 on 21 Aug 2020
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Racing is Back
10 sailors mustered on the lawn for a suitably distant briefing for the return of Sunday racing. On a rather calm and dull Sunday morning, this was more than might have been expected for a 10:30 brief. By the end of the morning competition had nearly doubled in size. The fast handicap decided to start with the slow. A trapezoidal course was agreed and the first official race at the club
Published 16:44 on 16 Aug 2020
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Transatlantic boat at Derwent
In 2022 4 rowers will attempt to cross the 3800 miles of the Atlantic from Portugal to French Guiana in a specially designed boat. Derwent had the opportunity to help them in testing the boat for the fist time. Unfortunately the club was closed at the time and only a few hardy buddy sailors were able to view the boat and its progress on the water. Everything went well and we hope to monitor their
Published 21:21 on 2 Aug 2020
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key fobs
Barrier entry to club we intend to insist, for security reasons, to allow entry only by key fob in the not too distant future. When that happens, the entry barrier key codes will be changed and key fobs will only be available by post and will be charged at £2.00 each. Until then, they are available free at the club by ordering them online, and they will be posted on the notice board
Published 21:01 on 2 Aug 2020
